Larynx
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The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.
Rhasspy's predecessor TTS — Tacotron-style models for offline assistants.
Upstream is archived. Larynx’s repository has been set read-only by its owner, so there are no further releases, fixes, or security patches. The last commit landed 2023-06-21. It can still be cloned and run, and forks may be maintained elsewhere. See the repository.
Best for legacy Rhasspy deployments — superseded by Piper for new installs. Pricing: free (MIT).
What it is
Larynx is the predecessor to Piper from the Rhasspy ecosystem. Still used in some legacy Rhasspy / Mycroft deployments. MIT-licensed. Consent posture: synthetic-only.
Watch out for: Largely superseded by Piper; some languages still only available through Larynx.
Install / use
pip install larynxWhat people actually do with Larynx-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 6 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Links
Larynx vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Larynx | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free (MIT) | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | — | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | 6 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, Raspberry Pi | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about Larynx
Is Larynx free?
Yes. Larynx is free and open source (free (MIT)).
Does Larynx work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Larynx runs on Linux and Raspberry Pi. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Linux and Raspberry Pi.
How do I install Larynx?
With pip: `pip install larynx`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does Larynx support?
Larynx lists 6 languages.
Does Larynx identify different speakers?
No. Larynx does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does Larynx give word-level timestamps?
No — Larynx produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Larynx transcribe live audio?
No — Larynx works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Larynx HIPAA compliant?
Larynx does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of Larynx?
Largely superseded by Piper; some languages still only available through Larynx.
Who is Larynx best for?
Legacy Rhasspy deployments — superseded by Piper for new installs.
Does Larynx run offline?
Larynx runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use Larynx in the browser?
No — Larynx is a Linux and Raspberry Pi application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the Larynx source code?
On GitHub at github.com/rhasspy/larynx. It is maintained by Rhasspy.
What kind of tool is Larynx?
In this directory Larynx is filed under tts as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to Larynx?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/larynx-alternatives comparing Larynx with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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